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- July 2024
ABC 6: Rhode Island becomes first state to complete Phase 1 of national electric vehicle program
July 17, 2024
ABC 6 reports on Rhode Island’s progress under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program.
“State officials said that Rhode Island is the first state to complete Phase 1 of the alternative fuel corridor on Interstate 95 under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program.
Phase 1 of the NEVI program was completed after Rhode Island installed four chargers on Interstate 95, two at Warwick Park and Ride and two at Ashaway Park and Ride in Hopkinton.
The state said the chargers can boost electric vehicles battery 80 percent in 20 to 40 minutes.
‘By creating the infrastructure for cleaner transportation alternatives, we’re not only working towards our Act on Climate goals but leading the charge to decrease our carbon footprint,’ Gov. Dan McKee said.”
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